cơ trưởng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəː˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [kəː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cơ trưởng means pilot in command; plane captain.
Chinese characters: 機長 (機 “machine” + 長 “captain”)
Meanings of cơ trưởng in English
Noun
- pilot in command; plane captain
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 機長, composed of 機 (“machine”) and 長 (“captain”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cơ trưởng mean in English?
cơ trưởng (noun) means "pilot in command; plane captain".
How do you pronounce cơ trưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [kəː˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cơ — level tone (ngang), trưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cơ trưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cơ trưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 機長.